'We’ll find out': Senate Republicans set for crucial vote on megabill - SALT deal hangs in balance
The Times of IndiaSaturday, June 28, 2025 at 3:43:09 PM
Senate Republicans are gearing up for a make-or-break vote on a massive spending bill, but they’re still wrestling with internal divisions—especially over Medicaid changes and how much the bill could add to the national debt. Meanwhile, House Speaker Mike Johnson floated a possible middle ground on the controversial SALT (state and local tax) deduction, suggesting raising the cap to $40,000 for five years. But not everyone’s on board, with pushback over potential cuts to food assistance programs and how they’d hit individual states.
Editor’s Note: This isn’t just inside baseball—the outcome could shape everything from your taxes to social safety nets. If the SALT deal sticks, it might ease the burden for some homeowners in high-tax states, but the fight over Medicaid and food aid cuts shows how messy it gets when lawmakers try to balance budgets without leaving vulnerable groups in the lurch. In short, it’s a high-stakes tug-of-war with real consequences.
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